A triplex on the city's northeast side suffered significant damage from an early morning fire today. The blaze, which was reported around 3:40 a.m., prompted a response from firefighters to the 6900 block of Brecon. According to KENS5, they arrived to find intense flames coming from the center unit of the triplex.
The San Antonio Fire Department successfully extinguished the intense flames while ensuring that all occupants safely evacuated the building. However, during the efforts to control the blaze, one firefighter was injured and required evaluation by emergency medical services, according to FOX San Antonio. The firefighter's current condition has not yet been reported.
The central unit suffered extensive damage, underscoring the severity of the fire. Although the neighboring units were spared from the worst of the flames, the structural integrity of these units and the total cost of damage to the main unit are still being evaluated. Despite the fire crew's swift response, the impact of the incident is expected to affect the community for some time.
Investigators are diligently working to determine the cause of the fire, which has left a morning of disruption and distress in the neighborhood. Bexar County ESD has not concluded its findings, and the source of the blaze remains unknown. Both news outlets highlight that the investigation is ongoing, with further details to come as teams comb through the charred remnants of what was once a family's home, according to KENS5.
